Marcelo Bielsa took over as the new coach of Uruguay and was presented at a press conference attended by local but also Argentine media. In the middle of his presentation in La Celeste, the coach took a little time to talk about the Cup and the final against France: 'Whore, what a difficult game!', he blurted out.

The reward that (Lionel) Messi obtained is a reward much more linked to his obstinacy, patience and endurance than to his resources.